From Microsoft’s record-breaking Indigenous-led carbon removal deal to TotalEnergies’ retreat from its net-zero targets, this week’s ESG developments reveal the growing tensions and opportunities shaping corporate sustainability in 2025. Here’s what it means for businesses, citizens, and policymakers.
Year: 2026
Solar Power Surge: How the UK, India, and the US Are Reshaping the Global Energy Map
Record solar approvals in the UK, a 45 GW capacity milestone in India, and a breakthrough in sodium-ion battery storage are reshaping the global energy landscape. Here is what these developments mean for Europe’s grid, supply chains, and climate ambitions.
Solar Power Surge: How the UK, India, and the US Are Reshaping the Global Energy Map
Record solar approvals in the UK, a 45 GW capacity milestone in India, and a breakthrough in sodium-ion battery storage are reshaping the global energy landscape. Here is what these developments mean for Europe’s grid, supply chains, and climate ambitions.
AI, Biofuels, and Surplus Cows: How Agri-Food Supply Chains Are Being Reinvented
From Syngenta’s AI partnership with SAP to U.S. biofuel policy debates and dairy-beef integration schemes, global agri-food supply chains are being rapidly reinvented. Here is what these developments mean for sustainable agriculture in Europe and beyond.
EU Green Deal in 2026: Carbon Markets, Industrial Policy, and the Push for Higher Climate Ambition
The EU Green Deal is no longer a roadmap — it is live policy, with expanded carbon markets, CBAM operational, and industrial legislation reshaping European competitiveness. But growing calls for a 65% emissions cut by 2030 reveal how much further Europe still needs to go.
EU 2040 Climate Target Stalls: What the Political Deadlock Means for the Green Deal
The EU’s proposed 90% emissions reduction target for 2040 has been pushed off the agenda of environment ministers, with France seeking a heads-of-state decision in October. The delay raises serious questions about the EU Green Deal’s momentum and Europe’s global climate leadership.
Record $2.3 Trillion Invested in Energy Transition: What It Means for Europe and the World
Global investment in the energy transition hit a record $2.3 trillion in 2025, with clean energy now generating 49% of global electricity. Here is what this historic milestone means for Europe’s green tech ambitions and the future of the global energy system.
Record $2.3 Trillion Invested in Energy Transition: What It Means for Europe and the World
Global investment in the energy transition hit a record $2.3 trillion in 2025, with clean energy now generating 49% of global electricity. Here is what this historic milestone means for Europe’s green tech ambitions and the future of the global energy system.
Podcast Review: Parasakthi – Trailer | Sivakarthikeyan | RaviMohan | Atharvaa | Sreeleela | Sudha Kongara| GVPrakash
There’s something about Indian cinema that just hits differently. It’s like stepping into a world of vibrant colours, pulsating energy, and rich storytelling, all wrapped up in a package of beautiful cinematography and soul-stirring music. And speaking of Indian cinema, let’s talk about the lates…
El Niño, Permafrost, and a 2.5°C Future: What the Latest Climate Data Means for Europe and the World
NOAA forecasts a 61% chance of El Niño developing by mid-2026, while UNEP warns current pledges put the world on track for 2.5°C of warming. From Arctic permafrost thaw to surging cooling demand, the latest climate data demands urgent action — and a stronger European […]